# KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kiwinet-research-commercialisation-awards-2026
> Updated: 2026-10-13T04:04:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 2026 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards were held in Auckland to recognize New Zealand innovations that translate university and public research into commercial industries. The awards highlighted advancements in sectors including space technology, cleantech, agri-innovation, and sensing technology.

Key recipients included Dr. Dominic Moseley of the Paihau-Robinson Research Institute, who received the NZ Product Accelerator Breakthrough Innovator Award for his work on a flux pump device for superconducting magnets. Dr. Gavin Ross was honored with the KiwiNet Commercialisation Icon Award for his contributions to horticulture and biotechnology. Additionally, the spin-out company Scentian Bio received the PwC Breakthrough Project Award for its AI-powered “insect nose on a chip” technology designed for food quality control and biosecurity.

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### 2026-10-13: KiwiNet Awards recognize New Zealand research commercialisation leaders

Several New Zealand researchers and companies were honored at the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards, including Dr Dominic Moseley for superconducting technology and Dr Gavin Ross for his career in bio-f

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kiwinet-awards-recognize-new-zealand-research-commercialisation-leaders

### 2026-10-08: KiwiNet Awards recognize New Zealand research and agri-innovation

The 2026 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in New Zealand honored innovators in agri-food, biotechnology, and cleantech for turning scientific research into commercial impact.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kiwinet-awards-recognize-new-zealand-research-and-agri-innovation

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